Avery and D.C. celebrate passing the 100th-episode milestone by editing submissions sent in by YOU, our listeners! Drink Recipe: Bermuda Hundred 1.5oz Gin .75oz Campari 1.5oz Pineapple Juice .5oz Fresh Lime Juice .5oz Orgeat Combine all in shaker with ice Shake well Pour into chilled rocks glass over ice Optional: Garnish with a cherry Spotify … Continue reading Episode 103: Listener Submissions Part 1!
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Episode 100: Elixir Writing Retreats
Avery and D.C. talk with some special guests about Elixir Writing Retreats! They're joined by Elixir founder Daniel Waldman, author Donna Barba Higuera, and literary agent Allison Remcheck. Together, they discuss how Elixir Writing Retreats got started, what one of their retreats entails, and also talk about monkey etiquette (it makes sense, we promise!) Links: … Continue reading Episode 100: Elixir Writing Retreats
Episode 95: Hooking Your Reader
Avery and D.C. discuss how to grab a reader's attention with a great opening line and first pages. Mentioned in this episode: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman Dark Places, by Gillian Flynn The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, by Roshani Chokshi One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus The Spear Cuts Through … Continue reading Episode 95: Hooking Your Reader
Episode 93: Describing Characters
Avery and D.C. review a passage from Avery's old writing and discuss their best tips for describing your characters. Drink recipe: Gold-Flecked Eyes Shot 1oz Goldschlager 1oz Blue Curacao Pour Blue Curacao in shot glass Carefully layer goldschlager on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: … Continue reading Episode 93: Describing Characters
Episode 91: Going Pro
Avery and D.C. discuss what it's like to treat your writing like a job and how their writing processes have changed as they pursue author careers. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 091 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 90: Reading As Studying
D.C. and Avery discuss how to read fiction more closely to study craft. We discuss our favorite tricks for dissecting your favorite books, and also the merits of analyzing books you hate. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 090 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 89: Unreliable Narrators
Avery and D.C. discuss our favorite and least favorite unreliable narrators, tips for writing one, and some possible pitfalls. Drink Pairing: "Dirty Martini" - Daiquiri in Disguise 2oz Light Rum 1oz Lime Juice 1oz Simple Syrup 2 green olives (for garnish) Shake all except olives with ice in cocktail shaker. Double-strain into a coupe or … Continue reading Episode 89: Unreliable Narrators
Episode 86: When Each Draft Gets Harder
Sometimes as your writing skills level up, it can become harder and harder to write that first draft of new projects. Avery and D.C. discuss this dilemma and how they've worked to solve it. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 086 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 85: Hear No Evil, See No Evil (Filter Words)
We heard Avery and D.C. discuss filter words on this podcast episode. What are they, and how can they bog down your writing? We revise one of Avery's old excerpts to demonstrate. Drink: "Double Filtered" 1oz Peanut-butter fat-washed rye whiskey(for more on the process, click here) 3oz Cold-brew coffee .5oz maple syrup Stir all with … Continue reading Episode 85: Hear No Evil, See No Evil (Filter Words)
Episode 83: Making Promises
What does it mean to make promises in your book, and how does that differ from foreshadowing? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss both. Drink Pairing: Pinky Promise 2oz Gin 2-3 Strawberries (muddled) 2 chunks (1-inch-ish cubes) Watermelon (muddled) 4-5 Leaves Basil .5oz Simple Syrup 1oz Lemon Juice Muddle strawberries and watermelon in the … Continue reading Episode 83: Making Promises
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